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Chief Constable of Hertfordshire Police v Van Colle; Smith v Chief Constable of Sussex Police

Authors / Contributors: Bridget Dolan KC , Debra Powell KC
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Chief Constable of Hertfordshire Police v Van Colle; Smith v Chief Constable of Sussex Police
   
Issue: Whether police were liable in negligence or under Art 2 ECHR for failing to protect against a threat to life
   
Court: House of Lords
   
Reference:  
   
Neutral Citation:   [2008] UKHL 50
   
Judge(s): Lords Bingham, Hope, Phillips, Carswell and Brown
   
Date: 30 July 2008